Well loved Canadian/American musicians Devon Sproule and Marker Starling bring a special song writing workshop to the Glad! Get your into your own ideas, feelings, and stories in this fun and interactive workshop. We'll have plenty of instruments available for you to explore with, but feel free to bring along your own! Recommended for ages 11+, but suitable for all ages, and absolute beginners welcome.

This workshop will be followed by an evening performance from Devon and Marker. Tickets available through the Glad Cafe.

Devon Sproule is a Canadian/American musician living in rural Virginia. Their music celebrates human complication in the language of nature. Since 2007, Sproule’s recordings have been released by Tin Angel Records, based in the UK. She collaborates regularly with Toronto-based producer Sandro Perri. In addition to being a musician, Sproule is a high school drop-out, a birder, and a student of Deaf Culture and sign language.

Toronto troubadour Chris A. Cummings (Marker Starling, formerly Mantler) has been playing Melancholy Party Jams since 1999. With Tin Angel, Marker has released 6 albums since 2015. Cummings’ ninth record HIGH JANUARY, was recorded in the UK and produced by Sean O’Hagan (The High Llamas, Stereolab).

All tickets by donation, with proceeds going to the Glad Foundation, offering accessible music programming for all in Glasgow.